Kitchen Remodeling & the Design Process:

Whether your taste run to modern urban design or cozy country, the options available in kitchen design seem to be limitless and can be overwhelming when you first contemplate a kitchen remodel. Here are some kitchen remodeling tips to make your kitchen remodel a success.

Before calling a construction remodeling contractor, it is best to do some research on your own to determine what you are looking for. Online sources like Houzz or Pinterest are great sources, as are the kitchen remodeling magazines you can pick up at your local home improvement store. Once you have some ideas, write down a list of your “must-haves” and your “would-like-to-haves”. These might be things like a large granite island, a deep apron-front sink, custom cabinetry with a spice drawer, space for a pantry or a cabinet with lift shelf for your kitchen aid mixer.

If you need design or product selection advice or your list includes changing the layout of kitchen, moving appliances or custom cabinetry then we highly recommend that you also work with a kitchen designer (our favorite is Sadro Design Studio). The vast knowledge a professional kitchen designer / space planner can bring to a remodeling project is absolutely invaluable. They can help you fine-tune your design ideas, are on top of trends and know where to source products you didn’t even know existed. They can even find that extra 8” required in floorplan for your “must-have” spice drawer.

Typically a kitchen designer will take a month or so before presenting you with detailed floorplans and renderings of your new kitchen design. Likely you will make some changes and then the designer will provide final plans that you then can give to a Kitchen Remodeling Contractor like Carter Construction to request a quote. These professionally drawn plans are absolutely imperative for a remodeling contractor to give you an accurate and detailed quote. With this detailed quote, you can then make educated decisions and changes if required, BEFORE the kitchen remodel starts so you don’t have any surprises when it is too late.

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that the entire kitchen remodel process can take 6 months or more. The kitchen designer takes time to research and plan your kitchen, the remodel contractor will take time to quote project, and you as the homeowner need time to make decisions and select products. Each custom component of your remodel takes time from electricians and plumber to drywall and painters. Additionally, during busy season, quality custom cabinet makers and stone countertop manufacturers can have projects lined up two months or more in advance.

Spring and summer are peak remodeling seasons, so if you are planning a kitchen remodel this coming Summer, call your contractor and kitchen designer early to get on their schedule as soon as possible.

Before Kitchen Remodel, the kitchen was in an awkward space to the right.

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Looking for a fresh look for your home? Whether you are doing a complete home renovation, a kitchen remodel or a quick pick-me-up in your bathroom, countertops are a major consideration in your remodeling plans. The color and materials you choose for your countertops will make a big difference in the look of your kitchen and could become the focal point of your home.

If the countertop you are replacing has a sink, you need to decide how you want the sink installed. A drop-in sink sits on top of the countertop cutout and adds small cost to your project. Alternatively, an undermount sink sits under the rim of the cutout, beneath a polished cutout. The benefit to this is that it provides a smooth surface from counter to sink and makes clean-up much easier.

If you need help deciding the materials for your new countertop, Carter Construction is a licensed, bonded construction and remodel contractor in the Seattle/Everett area. We work with only very select local suppliers to ensure the best quality product and guarantee our countertop installations. The kitchen countertops we install are designed to make cooking food, and keeping your surfaces clean and easy.  Kitchen, bath, laundry or any room in your home, we have the right product for your countertops.

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As the most “lived in” room in your house, the kitchen is one place you really want to maximize your space. Whether you are looking to simply build a kitchen island or completely update the look of your kitchen, our highly-experienced team will help you every step of the way. We will collaborate with you to come up with an efficient, cost-effective and exciting design, transforming your kitchen into the centerpiece of your home.

From electrical, plumbing and HVAC installation to flooring,  cabinetry, tile back splash, finish carpentry, and paint, Carter Construction’s team of skilled craftsmen take care of everything. All you need to do is share your vision with us, we’ll take care of the rest.

Kitchen remodeling is no small decision. We understand that and are more than happy to answer any and all of your questions.  Our construction expertise makes home remodeling easy.

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